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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.69, 31,179.54 and 12,522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.69, 31,179.54 and 12,522.33 is: 17,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.69 : 31,179.54 = 12,522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.69/31,179.54 = 12,522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.69x = 31,179.54 × 12,522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.69x = 390,440,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,440,489.13/22,593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,280.95

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